ஆங்கிலம்

under

gb/ˈʌndɚ/ us/ˈʌndɚ/
A1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1800
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
preposition A1 relation
1

in a lower position

Lower than or covered by something.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: under [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'under' with 'below'. 'Below' is often used for measurements or levels, while 'under' is for physical position or being covered by something.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
beneath (Slightly more formal or literary, but same physical meaning.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
above (Indicates a higher position instead of a lower one.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
under the table |under the bed |under the bridge |under the surface
கருப்பொருள்கள்
space |daily life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The cat is hiding under the bed.
  • We sat under the tree for shade.
  • The boat passed under the bridge.
  • She wore a sweater under her coat.
  • The keys are under the newspaper.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The ball is under the chair.
  • He is under the blanket.
  • The shoes are under the table.
  • The dog sleeps under the tree.
preposition B1 relation
2

affected by something

Being in a situation where something affects or controls you.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: under [condition/influence]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may overuse 'under' for all influences; in some cases 'because of' or 'due to' is more natural.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
subject to (More formal; used in legal or official contexts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
free from (Indicates not being affected or controlled by something.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
under pressure |under control |under the law |under orders
கருப்பொருள்கள்
society |law |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The company is under investigation.
  • She worked well under pressure.
  • The troops are under orders to remain still.
  • We are under new management now.
  • Under the law, you must pay taxes.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • He is under stress at work.
  • The city is under new rules.
  • She is under the teacher’s control.
  • They are under attack.
preposition A2 relation
3

less than a number/amount

Smaller in number, amount, or age than something.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: under [number/amount/age]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use 'below' for amounts; 'below' is possible but less common for age and money.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
less than (Direct numerical comparison; interchangeable in many cases.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
over (More than a certain number, amount, or age.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
under 18 |under $10 |under 5 minutes
கருப்பொருள்கள்
measurement |statistics |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Children under 12 get in free.
  • The repairs cost under $100.
  • It took under an hour to finish.
  • There were under 50 people at the meeting.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I am under 18 years old.
  • This book is under $5.
  • We waited under 10 minutes.
  • The bag weighs under 2 kilos.
adverb B1 relation
4

in a lower position/place

In a place lower than something else.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
below (Often interchangeable in spatial contexts, but 'below' can be more formal.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
above (In a higher place instead of lower.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
space |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • He dived and swam under.
  • The submarine disappeared under quickly.
  • She looked under to see what was there.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • He went under to get the ring.
  • The fish swam under quickly.
  • Look under to find it.
adjective B2 property
5

below standard level

Not as good, big, or strong as expected.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
substandard (More formal; often used in official assessments.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
above average (Better than the normal standard.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
under strength |under par
கருப்பொருள்கள்
evaluation |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • His performance was under par today.
  • The team is under strength this season.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The food was under par.
  • Our team is under strength today.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
under
IPA
GB/ˈʌndɚ/
US/ˈʌndɚ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
un - der (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (un)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
  • Base: under
சொல் குடும்பம்
Core family
underneath preposition, adverb A2 underline verb A2 underwear noun A2 underground adjective, adverb A2 underwater adjective, adverb A2
Related words
underestimate verb B1 undercook verb underage adjective underpass noun
Negative and opposite forms
over preposition, adverb A1 above preposition, adverb A1
Advanced or less common
understate verb B2 undermine verb B2 underdog noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்

come under fire

1
/kˈʌm ˈʌndɚ fˈaɪɚ/
idiom

receive strong criticism

To be criticized strongly by many people.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The minister came under fire for his comments.
  • The company came under fire over its safety record.

go under

1
/ɡˈoʊ ˈʌndɚ/
phrasal verb

fail financially and close (business)

When a business fails and stops working because it has no money.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Many small shops went under during the recession.
  • If we lose this client, we could go under.

under way

1
/ˈʌndɚ wˈeɪ/
fixed phrase

started and continuing process

Already started and happening now.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The project is now under way.
  • Repairs are under way after the storm.

under control

1
/ˈʌndɚ kəntɹˈoʊl/
fixed phrase

successfully managed situation

When a problem or situation is being managed well and is not getting worse.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The police finally got the situation under control.
  • The fire is now under control.
  • The disease is now under control thanks to vaccination.
  • Everything is finally under control after the chaos.

under pressure

1
/ˈʌndɚ pɹˈɛʃɚ/
fixed phrase

Experiencing stress from demands

Feeling stress because you have to do something difficult or important.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • I work better when I'm under pressure.
  • She’s under a lot of pressure before exams.

under pressure

2
/ˈʌndɚ pɹˈɛʃɚ/
fixed phrase

experiencing stress or demands

In a situation where you feel stressed because of many demands or problems.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She performs well under pressure.
  • I'm really under pressure at work this week.

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